Review of child abuse systems in SA
Social work experts at Flinders will lead a major new review of South Australian child protection systems to tackle child abuse and neglect. The State Government […]
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Our international students lead in awards
A suite of Flinders University students has performed strongly in the 2018 StudyAdelaide International Student Awards, with Himal Kandel named International Student of the Year at […]
Paper and iPad best for children’s literacy
Young children are fluent in both new and older technologies such as books, blocks and crayons but school systems still favour traditional print-based literacy practices and […]
Flinders rankings head in the right direction
Flinders University continues to build on its research and educational excellence, with another strong performance in the prestigious Times Higher Education rankings. Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling says Flinders University […]
Primary schools embrace PEACE Pack to tackle bullying
A total of 26 primary schools across South Australia have been trialling a new anti-bullying program developed at Flinders University. The new primary school version of […]
Age bias is subconscious, study indicates
New research led by Flinders University helps to explain why age distinctions proliferate. With any human encounters, including the dating game, young people seem to ‘automatically’ […]
Giving students the ‘write’ word lessons
The gender divide is already appearing in the first stories written by children as young as five years old, according to a comprehensive new study, the […]
Cues for future robot ‘learning’
The eyes give key clues to what we’re thinking and how we respond to our surroundings. Their movements recorded by high-tech eye-tracking glasses also give insight […]
What to expect from the new PM
Australia’s new Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shown a deft hand at balancing politics and his own ambition, says Flinders University’s Dr Rob Manwaring. Mr Morrison […]